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MP04 WMP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,388 mi
Last recorded64,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP04 WMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 64,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,407 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock leaking fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock leaking fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 41,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits manufacturers max limit 0.20%, actual reading 3.38% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits manufacturers max limit 200ppm, actual reading 261ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,303 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 40,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with two cuts exposing the cords 205/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 37,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,452 miles

Front tyres beginning to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 30,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,440 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,523 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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MP04 WMP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP04 WMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MP04 WMP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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